Mary & George
Lust. For power.
Created by D.C. Moore
On Sky Atlantic
A bold, visually sumptuous historical miniseries that treats seduction and power-seeking as theatrical performance, blending queer desire with ruthless ambition across seven episodes.
In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
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Questions people ask
Is Mary & George one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Is Mary & George scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Mary & George easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Mary & George sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Does Mary & George leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Mary & George violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Mary & George, and what each one shares →
Like Mary & George
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mary & George
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mary & George, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mary & George, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mary & George, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
